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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles vs CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection
US price
BrandTekonshaCURT
Released
Controller type proportional proportional
Output amperage max 30
Axle capacity 1-4 1-4
Display type color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout
Manual override Yes optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189)
Bluetooth No Yes
Boost levels 3
Mounting orientation must face direction of travel and be level side-to-side; front-to-back mounting angle is flexible under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties

Sources — Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles: tekonsha.com (verified 2026-08-12). CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection: curtmfg.com (verified 2026-08-12).

What's the difference between the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles and CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Display type: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles color LCD, front-facing, shows settings/diagnostics/alerts vs CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection smartphone app (OneControl Auto, iOS/Android) via Bluetooth; no physical readout
  • Manual override: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles true vs CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection optional accessory, sold separately (CURT #51189)
  • Bluetooth: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles false vs CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection true
  • Mounting orientation: Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Proportional Brake Controller for Trailers with 1-4 Axles must face direction of travel and be level side-to-side; front-to-back mounting angle is flexible vs CURT Echo Under-Dash Trailer Brake Controller, Bluetooth Smartphone Connection under-dash; installs with included adhesive pad or zip ties

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